UndergroundBJJ

Welcome

UndergroundBJJ, located in Erie, Pennsylvania, is run by the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in the area,
Michael Rooney.

Classes are offered in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Submission Grappling (SG), and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Whether you are looking to fight,
compete, or just have a good time training, we are your best choice.

New people are always welcome. If you have been waiting to get started, now's your chance, please stop in and visit, or email us.

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What We Do

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ is a martial arts/combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting.
It teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger
assailant by using leverage and proper technique.

Submission Grappling

Submission Grappling is a general term describing the aspect of combat sports that focuses on ground fighting
with the aim of obtaining a submission using submission holds. This refers to competition and
training that does not use a 'jacket' or 'gi'.